Crackdown

The drug war, covered by drug users as war correspondents. Crackdown is a monthly podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war led by drug user activists and supported by research. Each episode will tell the story of a community fighting for their li

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Episode 42: Kids on the Block Part 1 – Bones

Posted November 28, 202300:43:40

Across the country, politicians and the media are fearmongering about children’s safety. They’re using a faux concern about families to attack harm...

Episode 41: New Front, Old War

Posted November 21, 202300:42:19

Toxic drug deaths continue to break records in BC. We need an immediate expansion on all harm reduction initiatives. More than anything, we need a real...

Episode 40: Boys Don’t Cry

Posted August 3, 202300:43:15

In the trades there’s a zero-tolerance policy on substance use. But the construction industry relies on drugs. Cocaine and stimulants help maintain...

Episode 39: Backlash

Posted July 6, 202300:37:31

A right wing backlash against harm reduction and safe supply is brewing in Canada. Garth Mullins and Sam Fenn tell the story of how we got here —...

Episode 38: The Knock

Posted June 1, 202300:47:17

Being a mother who uses drugs can put you under constant scrutiny from the government. Especially if you’re Indigenous. You’re judged and watched....